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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans 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 MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines 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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