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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the 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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