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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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