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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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