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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. 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. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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