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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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