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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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