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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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