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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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