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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means 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 online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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