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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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