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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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