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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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