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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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