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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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