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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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