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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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