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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important 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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