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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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