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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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