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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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