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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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