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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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