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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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