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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable humans all over 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 online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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