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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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