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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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