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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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