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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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