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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education