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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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