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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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