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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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