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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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