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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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