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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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