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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are enabling 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. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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