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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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