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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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