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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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