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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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