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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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