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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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