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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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