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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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