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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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