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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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