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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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