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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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