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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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