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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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