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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses 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. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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