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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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