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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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