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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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