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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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