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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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