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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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