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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses 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 MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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