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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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