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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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