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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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