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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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