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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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