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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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