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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people 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. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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