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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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