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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education