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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world 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 generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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