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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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