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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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