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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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