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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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