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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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