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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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