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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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