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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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