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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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