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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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