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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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