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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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