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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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