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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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