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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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