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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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