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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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