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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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