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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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