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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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