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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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