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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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