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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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