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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. 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. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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