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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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