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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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