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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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