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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education