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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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