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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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