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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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