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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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