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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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