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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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