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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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