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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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