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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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