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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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