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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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