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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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