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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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