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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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