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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources