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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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