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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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