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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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