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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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