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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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