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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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