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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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