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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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