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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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