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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations 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 massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources