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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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