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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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