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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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