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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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