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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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