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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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