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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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