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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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