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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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