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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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