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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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