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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important 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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