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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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