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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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