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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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