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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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