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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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