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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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