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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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