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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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