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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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