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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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