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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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