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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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