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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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