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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources