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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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