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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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