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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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