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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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