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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)