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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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