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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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