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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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