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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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