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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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