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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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