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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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