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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners 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 online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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