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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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