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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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