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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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