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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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