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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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