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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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