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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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