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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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