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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes 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 massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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