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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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