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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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