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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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