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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today 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 teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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