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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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