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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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