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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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