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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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