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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students 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 MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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