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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major 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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