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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. 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 normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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