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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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