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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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