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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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