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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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