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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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