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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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