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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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