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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important 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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