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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people 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 online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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