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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses 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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