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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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