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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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