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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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