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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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