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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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