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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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