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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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