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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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