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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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