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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate 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 massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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