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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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