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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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