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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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