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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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