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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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