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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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