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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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