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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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