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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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