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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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