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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses 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. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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