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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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