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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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