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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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