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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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