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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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