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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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