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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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