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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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