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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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