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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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