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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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