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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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