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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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