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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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