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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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