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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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