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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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