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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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