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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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