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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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