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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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