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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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