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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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