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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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