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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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