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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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