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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. 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. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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