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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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