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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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