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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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