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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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