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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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