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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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