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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in 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. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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