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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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