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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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