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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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