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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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