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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for 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. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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