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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes 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