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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people 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 MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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