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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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