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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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