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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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