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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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