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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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