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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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