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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for 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 online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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