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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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