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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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 MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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