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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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