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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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