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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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