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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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