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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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