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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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