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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). Massive open online courses and similar endeavours with open education resources (OER) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in every nation on earth to learn from well-known mentors. It can be a challenge to inspire students in online environments. This MOOC courses book researches the best practices in e-learning technology based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are being used successfully today? This massively open online courses book also researches the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

Modern advancements in digital learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. There are dozens of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because digital elearning technology is improving so swiftly. Teachers and quite a few other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. The fundamental ambition of MOOC courses is to provide erudition to more learners all over the world. This book answers many questions about MOOC classes and other forms of open education resources (OERs). For more info please see this MOOCs Book website.