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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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