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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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