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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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