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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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