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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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