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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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