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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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