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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled 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. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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