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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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