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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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