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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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