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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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