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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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