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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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