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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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