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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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