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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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