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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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