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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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