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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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