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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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