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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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