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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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