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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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