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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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