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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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