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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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