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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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