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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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