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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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