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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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