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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources