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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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