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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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