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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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