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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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