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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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