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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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