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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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