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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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