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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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