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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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