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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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