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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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