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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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