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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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