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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources