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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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