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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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