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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition