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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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