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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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