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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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