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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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