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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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