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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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