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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates 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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