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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran 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 increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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