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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over 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. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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