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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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