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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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