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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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