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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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