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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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