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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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