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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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