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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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