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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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