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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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