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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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