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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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