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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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