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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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