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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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