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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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