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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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