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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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