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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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