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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing 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 certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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