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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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