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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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