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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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