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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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