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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources