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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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