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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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