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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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