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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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