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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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