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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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