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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses 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. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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