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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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