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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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