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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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