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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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