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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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