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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners 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. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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