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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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