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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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