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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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