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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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