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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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