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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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