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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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