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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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