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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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