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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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