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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education