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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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