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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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