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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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