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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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