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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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