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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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