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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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