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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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