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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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