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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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