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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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