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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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