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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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