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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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