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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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