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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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