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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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