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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants 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. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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