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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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