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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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