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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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