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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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