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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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