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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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