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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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