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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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