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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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