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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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