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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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