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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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