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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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