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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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