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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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