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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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