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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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