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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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