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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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