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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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