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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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