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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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