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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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