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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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