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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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