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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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