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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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