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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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