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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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