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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take 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. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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