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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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