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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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