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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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