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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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