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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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