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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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