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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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