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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable learners 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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