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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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