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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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