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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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