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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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