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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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