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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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