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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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