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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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