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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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