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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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