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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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