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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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