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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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