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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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