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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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