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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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