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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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