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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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