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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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