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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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