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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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