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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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