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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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