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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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