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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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