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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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