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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students 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 online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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