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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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