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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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