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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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