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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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