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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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