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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes 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. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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