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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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