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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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