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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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