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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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