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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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