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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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