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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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