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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education