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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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