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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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