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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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