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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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