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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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