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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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