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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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