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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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