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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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