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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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