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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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