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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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