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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants 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 MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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