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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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