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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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