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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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