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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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