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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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