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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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