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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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