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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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