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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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