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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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