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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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