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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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