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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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