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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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