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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people 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 MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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