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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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