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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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