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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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