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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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