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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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