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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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