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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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