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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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