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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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