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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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